GM Reports Improved Second-Quarter 2006 Financial Results
Jul 26, 2006
Reported net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.62 per share Adjusted net income of $1.2 billion, or $2.03 per share Structural cost reduction target increased to $9 billion Increased liquidity to $22.9 billion, supported by improved cash flow Record revenue of $54.4 billion DETROIT â General Motors Corp. today reported ... Continue reading
Amateur Drivers Test Their Speedometers During Chevrolet's "Rev It Up" Tour - VIDEO STORY
Jul 26, 2006
EL TORO - July 26, 2006: Amateur racing is notoriously known as an illegal activity in most parts of the country. However, drivers wishing to accelerate their speedometers will have a chance to legally do so during Chevrolet's "Rev It Up" tour. The cross-country expedition will feature Corvettes, super-charged Colbalt ... Continue reading
Visteon Technologies Featured on New-Generation Ford Galaxy and Ford S-MAX
Jul 26, 2006
KERPEN, Germany, July 26 -- Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge under: http://www.presseportal.de/story.htx?firmaid=8878 Ford of Europe's new-generation Ford Galaxy and all-new Ford S-MAX models feature various systems reflecting Visteon Corp ... Continue reading
Honda Net Profit Up 30 percent
Jul 26, 2006
Washington DC July 26, 2006; The AIADA nwesletter reported that Honda Motor Co. posted a better than expected 30 percent rise in quarterly net earnings, fueled by strong U.S. sales, and was successful in maintaining its full-year profit forecast, Reuters reports. "Higher oil prices and higher gasoline prices have been ... Continue reading
Ford to Present Escape Hybrid Technology Clinic in Sacramento
Jul 26, 2006
WHAT: Cities across the country are successfully turning to hybrid- electric vehicles to meet their clean air goals and reduce fuel costs -- from taxicabs to municipal fleet vehicles. Ford Escape Hybrid engineering manager Tom Watson will conduct a technology clinic with representatives from the City of Sacramento and ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2006
Reported net loss of $3.2 billion, or $5.62 per share Adjusted net income of $1.2 billion, or $2.03 per share Structural cost reduction target increased to $9 billion Increased liquidity to $22.9 billion, supported by improved cash flow Record revenue of $54.4 billion DETROIT â July 26, 2006: General Motors Corp. ... Continue reading
Volvo Names Finalists in World's First Treasure Hunt for Buried Vehicle
Jul 26, 2006
Three U.S. Finalists and Four International Finalists Will Convene on August 6 at Secret Location for On-the-Ground Race to Uncover Buried Volvo SUV Event Part of Volvo's Promotional Tie-In to Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'; visit www.volvocars.us/thehunt IRVINE, Calif., July 26 -- Look what the ... Continue reading
Hyundai Shatters Public Perception With Rethink Campaign
Jul 26, 2006
U.S. Headquarters Celebrates J.D. Power and Associates Trophies FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - July 26, 2006: Hyundai's latest J.D. Power and Associates trophies can be seen clinging to the carmaker's U.S. headquarters like Spider-Man(R) crawling up the side of a building this week. Part of Hyundai's new Rethink marketing campa ... Continue reading
Lexus Hailed as Britain's Best
Jul 26, 2006
Winner of the 2006 Motor Trader Car Franchise of the Year Award LONDON - July 26, 2006: Lexus's pre-eminent position among prestige brands in the UK has been reinforced with the 2006 Motor Trader Car Franchise of the Year Award. The award, sponsored by Mondial, is presented to the car maker or importer which has excell ... Continue reading
Jul 26, 2006
TOKYO, July 26 -- Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2006. First Quarter Results Honda's consolidated net income for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2006 totaled JPY 143.4 billion (USD 1,244 million), an increase of 29.6% from the ... Continue reading
Monaco Coach Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results
Jul 26, 2006
COBURG, Ore., July 26 -- Monaco Coach Corporation , one of the nation's leading manufacturers of motorized and towable recreational vehicles, today reported results for the second quarter ended July 1, 2006. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/19991018/MONACO ) Revenues for the second quarter were $321.3 million ... Continue reading
Honda Reports Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 1st Quarter Ended June 30, 2006
Jul 26, 2006
<http://www.japancorp.net/?page_num=1> JapanCorp: Honda Reports Consolidated Financial Summary for the Fiscal 1st Quarter Ended June 30, 2006; All-time 1st Quarter Record for Net Sales, Operating Income, Income Before Taxes, and Net Income Tokyo, Japan, July. 26, 2006 - (JCN Newswire) - Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today anno ... Continue reading
Cummins Partners With Auto Manufacturer To Supply Light-duty Clean Diesels
Jul 26, 2006
COLUMBUS, Ind July 26, 2006; Cummins Inc. today announced it has reached agreement with a major automotive manufacturer serving the North American market to produce and market a light-duty, diesel-powered engine. For competitive reasons, Cummins' original equipment manufacturer partner in the venture has asked to remai ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Honors John Fitch at Saratoga Museum
Jul 26, 2006
Champion Driver Was the Only American on the Mercedes-Benz Team SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., July 25 -- Mercedes-Benz USA is sponsoring a special exhibit at the Saratoga Automobile Museum to honor champion race driver John Fitch, the only American to race for the Mercedes-Benz team. Fitch ranks alongside other great America ... Continue reading
Riken Technos, Mitsubishi Corp. to Establish Joint Venture in US
Jul 25, 2006
Tokyo, July 21, 2006 (JCN) - Riken Technos and Mitsubishi Corp. have announced the establishment of Riken Elastomers in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, in their efforts to respond to future demands for thermoplastic elastomer compounds from Japanese auto manufacturers in the US. Capitalized at $10 million, the new venture will ... Continue reading
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